Articles by: Greta Lannen
National nod for Colac podcast
A Colac comedy movie review podcast has earned exciting recognition as a finalist for a national award.
Heart disease still Colac Otway’s biggest killer
Deaths caused by lung cancer have risen in Colac Otway, but breast cancer death rates have dropped.
Friendships form across ages
A program between senior centre Miller House and Winifred Nance Kindergarten is continuing to engage its participants, form friendships and break down age barriers.
Driver hurt in incident at Weerite
A woman ended up in hospital after her car crashed into highway barrier wires at Weerite, west of Colac.
Mental health housing planned to open next year
Developers of a proposed Colac housing development to support people with mental health challenges say it could open late next year on Ross Street, housing up to 16 residents.
Les lived life to the fullest
Les Trigg dedicated his life, of more than a century, to serving his country, community and family. He did so with resilience, generosity and a quick wit up until his dying day at age 102 and three months.
Growers unite for Colac event
The Colac Area Health Foundation is delighted to announce the highly anticipated Otways Winter Festival, promising a day of family-friendly fun and showcasing the best of the Colac Otway region.
Crews locate lost Scouts
“Cold and in good spirits” was how emergency services described a group of Scouts after they rescued them in the Otways after a four-hour search.
Free fitness kick for local footy community
The delivery of a mental health fitness program will educate young Colac district footballers, umpires and their support networks on the importance of mental health in sport and life.
Push-up performance among state’s best
The Winchelsea Health Club has earned recognition as one of the top five health and fitness teams in Victoria to complete this year’s Push-Up Challenge in support of Lifeline.
Betty comes into the light
A Stony Rises woman’s story of post-traumatic stress, struggle, home and renewal will make its world premiere in a documentary directed and produced by a Barwon Downs filmmaker.
Hopping holidays
Colac district children were jumping for joy as they soaked up the remainder of their school holidays, enjoying a jumping castle set up at Colac Primary School.
Bay driver accused of trafficking
Colac police have charged an Apollo Bay man for drug trafficking and possessing a large amount of cash.
Let it flow: Floodgates to open in weeks
Authorities will release water from Lake Colac in a fortnight for the first time in almost 30 years, as the lake’s water level continues to rise.
Medical manager wins state honour
Otway Medical Clinic manager Dianne Loubey has won a state award for her outstanding contribution to rural practice management.
Support for Hamish continues
Community members have raised almost $5000 for Cororooke’s Hamish Stinchcombe, after a raffle boosted the tally.
Housing project hits Colac
Colac is set to welcome new housing for people living with significant mental health and wellbeing challenges.
Heated Corangamite Shire rate rise debate
A Corangamite Shire Council meeting became heated when a resident disputed a councillor’s statement that the council was bound by the State Government’s rate cap.
Timboon housing plan backed
The start of a project to unlock more housing at Timboon is a big win for the town, a Corangamite Shire councillor says.
Exciting times at Royal Ascot
Colac racehorse syndicate owners have relished the trip of a lifetime to the Royal Ascot, rubbing shoulders with royals and barracking on their horse to a fifth-placed finish in a Group One race.
Missing man last seen at Camperdown
Police are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a missing man, last seen at Camperdown.
Respected mechanic retires
Former colleagues and mates of Russell Kerr say his knowledge, leadership and commitment will be a huge loss for his workplace and industry after his retirement last week.
Flu cases down for Colac area
Flu cases are down in Colac Otway and surrounding shires compared with this time last year, Health Department data shows, but health authorities say it’s not a time to be complacent.
Hundreds of trout to attract anglers
Go fish, Colac!
